Chapter 17- Female Reproductive System Flashcards
Perineum
The region located from the introitus to the anus
Introitus
Entrance to the vaginal cavity
Abruptio placenta
Early separation of a normally positioned placenta
Dysplasia
Related to difficult or painful cellular growth
Ectopic
Related to pregnancy outside of the uterus
Forceps
Assistive delivery tool for removal of the fetus from the vaginal canal
Gestation
The pregnancy period from conception to birth
Gravida
Pregnancy
Multigravida
GRAV-2
More than one pregnancy
Nulligravida
GRAV-O
No pregnancy
Primigravida
GRAV-1
One or first pregnancy
Multipara
More than one live birth
Nullipara
No live birth
Primipara
One or first live birth
Placenta previa
The placenta blocks the birth canal by relocating to the lower uterus
Pre-eclampsia
A potentially fatal complication of pregnancy characterized by weight gain, edema, hypertension, albuminuria, and/or headache
Toxemia
Eclampsia or pregnancy induced hypertension with seizures
Amniocentesis
Abdominal needle aspiration of amniotic fluid for diagnostic evaluation of genetic issues
Apgar
A 10 point numerical score given post-delivery assessing a newborn’s physical condition at 1 minute and 5 minutes for color, pulse, responsiveness, movement, and respirations
Cervical conization
Related to the process of removing triangular cone shaped cervical tissue for cellular examination
Cesarean, c-section, or CS
A surgically assisted delivery via the abdomen and uterus
Chorionic villus sampling or CVS
Vaginal catheterization for withdrawal of chorionic cells from placental tissue
Colposcopy
Procedure or process of vaginal examination with an instrument
Episiotomy
Procedure or process of making a perineal incision
